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Torvind

Torvind

Torvind
Photo: NSSR

On the night of December 23, the 61 meter long, 950 dwt cargo vessel Torvind (IMO: 7332490) became disabled in Norwegian Sea off Hustadvika, Norway. The Torvind was headed to Piraeus when it suffered multiple failures. The cargo vessel had suffered engine failure along with problems with its rudder. Unable to regain power and a loss of steering, the vessel requested assistance. Authorities dispatched the 22 meter long NSSR lifeboat Hans Herman Horn (MMSI: 257035360), the 34 meter long tugboat Waterlord (IMO: 7522150) supported by a rescue helicopter. The NSSR lifeboat arrived on the scene and was able to establish a towline after several attempts to the Torvind. The towline was transferred to the Waterlord and all the vessels proceeded towards Kristiansund.

On December 25, the tow was halted off Sunndalsøra where the Torvind dropped anchor. There were no reports of injuries, damage or pollution released.

 

 

Adrift off Ulleungdo Island

Adrift off Ulleungdo Island

Adrift off Ulleungdo Island
Photo: dkilbo.com

On the afternoon of December 27, an 20 ton fishing vessel (name not disclosed) became disabled in the Sea of Japan about 48 nautical miles northeast of Ulleungdo Island, South Korea. The fishing vessel had suffered engine failure and went adrift. The vessel requested assistance with the South Korean Coast Guard immediately dispatching a patrol vessel to the scene. The patrol vessel would reach the fishing vessel, but bad weather conditions prohibited towing.  The patrol vessel stood by the fishing vessel until the next morning when towing could be started. The vessels proceeded 96 kilometers to the safety of Sadong Port, Ulleungdo.

Adrift off Ulleungdo Island
Photo: dkilbo.com

There were no reports of injuries to the 8 crew on board the fishing vessel. The Coast Guard conducted breathalyzer tests and inspected the fishing vessel’s equipment. No further details reported.

 

Enif

Enif

Enif

On December 25, the 110 meter long, 5444 dwt cargo vessel Enif (IMO: 8900684) became disabled in the Çanakkale Strait near Gocuk Burnu, Turkey. The Enif was headed to Yalova from İskenderun when it suffered machine failure and going adrift. The cargo vessel contacted authorities who dispatched tugs to assist. The Enif was taken under tow through the straits to an anchorage in the Sea of Marmara.  Reports state the Enif was able to proceed the following day to Yalova.  No reports of injuries, damage or pollution released.